World Happenings Briefly Told
Germans will face a special blood test to prove sobriety or intoxication, the interior ministry announced. Extensions costing 6.75 million dollars will expand the United Kingdom's telephone services this fall. In July Ontario recorded 65 highway deaths, the highest July total since 1929. Riverside relief plea results showed 22 recipients driving their own cars, said Minister David Croll. Western Canada wheat crop quality ranked among the best, per grain inspector James D. Frazer. US farm cash income declined by 85 million dollars from July to August. A Croydon Mothers and Infants Association reception committee declined to act on a Romford baby show invitation. Treasury law enforcement agencies arrested nearly 1,000 people and seized hundreds of illicit stills in a nationwide narcotics and liquor drive.
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Ontario
Ontario Highways Department
Riverside
Essex County
David Croll
Western Canada
James D. Frazer
Grain Standard Board
Mothers and Infants Association
Croydon
England
Romford
United States
Treasury
Long Trip by Marchioness of Reading Ends in England
The Marchioness of Reading returns to England after a 10 000 mile incognito transcontinental motor tour with one companion and a chauffeur. She travelled through the United States and Canada, met Roosevelt at the White House, observed relief work, and noted American youth’s vitality and philanthropy.
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Marchioness of
Reading
England
Canada
United States
Lady Reading
New York
Roosevelt
White House
Land Reclamation Surges in India Under World Leading effort
The Central Irrigation Board of India reports fifty years of land reclamation and irrigation. British India accounts for 31 million of 40 million acres reclaimed globally with India alone contributing about 7 million acres. Projected completion will irrigate 50 million acres and support 375 million dollars in annual crop value.
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British India
Central Irrigation Board of India
India Office
London
Italy
India
Ladysmith Bonds Burned Mark Debts Paid in BC
In Ladysmith British Columbia a bonfire consumed the town’s $94,536 bonded debt as a celebratory symbol. Coal mines had closed six years earlier, but a new logging company revival revived finances. A giant flagpole stood at the debt site signaling the end of the coal era and a fresh prosperity.
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Ladysmith
British Columbia
Alberta prohibits red squirrel shooting this fall and winter
Alberta game branch issues an order shielding red squirrels this fall and winter amid scarcity. The species had been on the protected list after earlier years saw open seasons from November 1 to March 31.
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Alberta
Game Branch
Berlin police plan stops noise with yellow car spots
The chief of police in Berlin becomes popular for a campaign to curb noisy drivers. He ordered cars that horn too loudly or too often to be painted with a large yellow spot. After a few decorations, other motorists quieted and the city regained peace.
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Berlin
Europe
Commodore Gooderham Urges Car Drivers To Sail Courtesy
Commodore Gooderham of Toronto urges motorists to take to sailing to learn courtesy but laments that many drivers already know how to sail along the highways too fast.
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Commodore Gooderham
Toronto
New 3D photography dazzles with trivision display
Douglas F. Wihnek of Madison demonstrates a 8 by 10 trivision photograph that shows depth from any angle. The 3D image uses grooved cellulose acetate plates producing two-eye perspective and realistic color. Winnek claims the technique could transform motion pictures and graphic printing at low cost.
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Winnek
Protege Of The Queen Admitted To Wanstead Orphanage
Queen Mary presents two and a half year old orphan Brian William Frank Roberts for admission to the Royal Infant Orphanage Wanstead. The boy will be maintained and educated to 16. his father was chief steward on the Orient liner Otranto and died last year, his mother was 24 at death. An official says Queen Mary has right of nomination to keep a protegé at the institution.
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Queen Mary
Royal Infant Orphanage
Wanstead
Brian William Frank Roberts
Orient Line
Jake’s literal take on housewarming joke
A humorous exchange shows Jake taking a invite literally by bringing kindling and matches to a house warming party, illustrating his dry sense of humor.
Rising Sun Afghan By Square A Crochet Pattern
Crochet on Afghan Square presents a soft warm afghan named Rising Sun. The three shade blocks create a stunning effect on a dark background and scraps may be used. Pattern 5668 includes directions, illustration, stitches, materials, and color ideas, available for 20 cents from Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
New Gold Strike Confirmed in Northwest Territories
A new gold strike in the Yellowknife mining division of the Northwest Territories is confirmed by a report to Minister Crerar. The find lies on the east side of Gordon Lake about 50 miles northeast of Yellowknife River mouth entering Great Slave Lake. Initial locators were the Mining Corporation of Canada with 36 claims staked July 15, followed by additional staking by the A.E. Syndicate and other groups. The strike features a belt 15 miles long with veins and lenses showing free gold, suggesting potential commercial tonnage if assays confirm. Development work is planned during freeze up by multiple companies including Ventures Limited, the A.E. Syndicate, Karl Springer, Wood-Brown Syndicate, Burwash Yellowknife Mines Limited, and others, with about 600 claims staked to date.
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Yellowknife Mining
Northwest Territories
T. A. Crerar
Interior
A. L. Cumming
Fort Smith
N.W.T
Gordon Lake
Yellowknife River
Great Slave Lake
Mining Corporation of Canada
A.E
Ventures, Limited
Fred Connell
Karl Springer
Wood-Brown Syndicate
Burwash Yellowknife Mines, Limited
Mining Corporation
A.X. Syndicate
Yellowknife
Cumming
A. W. Jolliffe
Dominion Department of Mines
Sanctity of Contracts Questioned by Maritime Board
The Maritime Board of Trade warned of a rising trend to break contracts and obligations in provincial municipal and personal dealings. In a closing-session resolution the group urged the federal government to uphold Canada’s credit and reputation, stressing grave concern over the shift from traditional Canadian honesty.
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Maritime Board of Trade
Canada
Record Butter Output Set In Saskatchewan In 1935
A new record for creamery butter production was reached in Saskatchewan in 1935 with an output of 22,853,859 pounds, surpassing the 1934 high by nearly two million pounds.
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Saskatchewan
Second Convert in Philippi Faith and Prison Release
Sunday school lesson centers on Acts 16 and Philippians 3. It recounts Paul and Silas in Philippi, the healing of the slave girl, their imprisonment, the earthquake, the jailer’s conversion, and Paul’s pursuit of knowing Christ.
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Philippi
Paul
Silas
Jesus Christ
Lynn Hough
Tertullian
Jesus
Christ
High Speed Camera Aircraft Built for Northwest Outing
The second of three Montreal built planes for the department of national defence has passed tests for service in the Northwest Territories. Designed for high speed photography and transport, the aircraft carry sufficient fuel and oil for five and a half hours at high altitude. It features three oblique cameras, float landing gear, and optional wheel or ski undercarriages for winter flying.
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Montreal
Department of National Defence
Northwest Territories
Germans in wartime orders trigger anxiety across ages
A blue eight by five inch kriegsbeorderung demands men aged 25 to 45 report exactly where and when in a war, detailing barracks, clothing, and residence changes. Officials warn failure brings martial law from the day the order takes effect, unsettling veterans and provoking private doubts despite outward enthusiasm.
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Briegsbeorderung
Practice Stops Home Meals for Philippine Prisoners
Prisoners in provincial jails may no longer return home for meals or sleep unescorted. Interior Secretary Elpidio Quirino, back from a provincial tour, says ending the practice is essential. Previously, minor offenders were allowed to go home two or three times daily to save feeding costs.
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Philippine Islands
Elpidio Quirino
Interior
Thief Tries to Lift Shilling in Busy Store
Smith pockets a shilling slipped on the floor of a large store. After glancing around he dips a handkerchief to lift it, but the coin remains stuck as a shop assistant nears.
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Smith
Montreal Horn Noise Crackdown At Late Night
Montreal authorities impose a fine of 40 dollars and a month in jail for blowing an auto horn between midnight and 4 a.m. The move aims to curb late night noise and reduce disturbances.
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Montreal
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Ministry of the Interior
United Kingdom
Agriculture Department
Marchioness of Reading
W.P.A
Douglas F. Wihnek
Madison, Wis
Jake
Alice Brooks
Tver
Bexty
Carter
Yellowknife Mining Division
Netherlands
Philippine
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
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